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Connecticut western news., 1887-02-09
The Trading Rats.

Studies in natural history, calculated to excite the wonder of a young student, abound in the western regions of Ameri- ca. l know l was vastly entertained, during trip through A izona and New Mexico, by my own observation of the mountain rats popularly known there as Grading rats." l used to lie awake sometimes in order to watch their pranks by the light of my camp fire. Their antics and gambols reminded me of young kittens at play. They often ap- peared to be at game of tag" They look like common rats, save that they are liehter in color, their tails shorter and thicker, and their nose. less point ed. They live in hollow trees and in the rocks.
 But the very funny thing is, that though they are born thieves, like kleptoman1cas every one, they always re- turn mething in the place of every article taken away; and queer thing, too, is the fact that they rarely steal articles of food. One night I felt a slight stir about my head. Cautiously opening my eyes saw one of these rats tugging manfully at my saddle which I was using as pillow As the saddle was one of the California style, and weighed about thirty pounds, the ef- forts of the little rascal seemed to be very ambitious for an animal of his size. They. take away cartridges, knives and forks, or anything else they can carry. have been told by an old prospectol l that he had whole outfit of such | things "rustlcd" C. c. stolen) in ono night, and that various objects were re- turned in their place.
 Articles taken from one place have been found in shanty twenty miles distant. met ono day at railroad station an old ranchman who lived al least twenty miles from the road, and chancing to speak of these rats, ho said "1 found in my shack the other day quite collection of spoons, forks, anc knives hid under pile of rubbish tha had been brought there by the little thieves. Where they came from don know, but do know that they carried off in turn a whole box of 45-75 Win chester cartridges" I laughed and re piled: "Well, I have your cartridges and you probably have my spoons, fo out of dozen I only have two left And as the cartridges will not fit m, Sharps 40-70 they are of no use to me so if you will bring the spoons tt Flynn's store, l Il see that the cartridge are left there, and you can get them. The exchange was effected in fev days, and the spoons proved to be mine and the cartridges his.-[W Wide Awake.
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-09
THE BATTLE AT MASSOWAH.
Further Details of the Italian De- feat Despatching Reinforce ment,

PARIS, Feb. 3.-The Repubtique Francaise publishes a despatch from Suez which states that in the battles between the Abyssinians and the Italians near Massowah on Jan. 25 possessed by the Italians. It also says that of the 4S0 Italians who were engaged in the fight not more than fifty escaped. The despatch adds that the Italians have evacuated all their advanced positions and that the Abyssinians have already attacked and carried the.tirst line of the Italian intrenchments around Massowah. The latter success, it is stated, was achieved by the Abyssinians on the 27th of January, the day after the destruction of the Italian forces in the field. and the latest intelligence received indicated it to be improbable whether the Ital- ians would be able to hold out at Massowah un- til the arrival of Inducements.
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-09
LADIES' DEPARTMENT,
Ix.Empress Eugenie.

The Ex-Empress Eugenie was seen lately at Chiselhurst by "Olive Harper" /" who thus writes to the New York Mail and Express: ''Her beauty had much faded, but it had taken on womanly softness borne of suffering, and to me, at least, it would have been far more at- tractive than any youthful charm she had then lost. Her hair was still abundant, her eyes and lips still lovely, and that nameless grace and incompatible at traction was still hers. The beauty of intelligence like hers never fades" The same correspondent says that Queen victoria's pictures fatter her grossly, ''but am sure don't want to raise a war between two countries by giving q fair and square description of her per sonal appearance"
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-09
THE POODLE ALDERMEN.
Ex-AIderman O'NeiI Found Guilty
 of Bribery.

NEW YORK, Feb. 2-In the case of ex-Alder. man. s.Jhhn ONeil, on trial for bribery the pro- ceedings of the day consisted of the summing up of Lawyer Charles w. Brooke and Assistant District Attorney John R. Fellows, concluding with a lengthy charge to the jury by Judge Barrett.
 The jury went out at thirteen minutes to ten o'clock, and during their absence O'Neil went into one of the unoccupied court rooms, where he was surrounded by his interesting little family of daughters and group of three or four very intimate friends. Shortly after II o'clock the jury returned with verdict of guilty
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-09
Talk About Kicking.

"Well," inquired baseball mana ger of an umpire, "have you reconsid- cred your determination to leave the game to its fate next season?"
 "I have," was the reply.
 "What induced the reconsideration the crowded condition of other occu- pations?"
 "Oh, no. You remember told you I'd stick 10 the 'perfesh' if I found any other game in which there was as much kicking as in baseball?"
 "Yes."
 "Well, I've found it. I saw 8 game of foot ball the other day, and that's sll kicking. ."-Pittsbatrgh Dispatch.
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-09
Sore Eyes

The eyes are always in sympathy with the body, and afford an excellent index of its condition. When the eyes become weak, and the lids intlamed and sore, it is an evidence that the system has become disordered by Scrofula, for which Ayers Sarsaparilla is the best known remedy.
 Scrofula, which produced painful in- ffammation in my eyes, caused me much suffering for number of years. By the advice of a physician commenced taking Ayers Sarsaparilla. After using this medicine short time was completely
 Cured
 My eyes are now in a splendid condi- ton, and am as we'll and strong as ever. Mrs. William Gage, Concord, N. H.
 For a number of years was troubled with humor in my eyes, and was unable to obtain any relief until commenced using Ayers Sarsaparilla. This medi- cine has effected a complete cure, and believe it to be the best of blood puri- fiers. .-C. E. Upton, Nashua, N. H.
 From childhood, and until with a few months, I have been afflicted with Weak and Sore Eyes. I have used for these complaints, with beneficial results, Ayers Sarsaparilla, and consider it a great blood purifier. - Mrs. c. Phillips, Glover, Vt.
 I suffered for year with inflamma- ton in my left eye. Three ulcers formed on the ball, depriving me of sight, and causing great pain. After trying many other remedies, to no purpose, Twas tinal- ly induced to use Ayers Sarsaparilla.
 By Taking
 three bottles of this medicine have been entirely cured. My sight has been re- stored, and there is no sign of int1amma- tion, sore, or ulcer in my eye.- Kendall T. Bowen, Sugar Tree Ridge, Ohio.
 My daughter, ten years old, was afflict- ed with Scrofulous Sore Eyes. During the last two years she never saw light of any kind. Physicians of the highest standing exerted their skill, but with no permanent success. On the recommen- dation of a friend purchased bottle of Ayers Sarsaparilla, which my daughter commenced taking. Before she had used the third bottle her sight was restored. Her cure is complete. W. B. Suther- land, Evangelist, Shelby City, Ky. Ayers Sarsaparilla, Prepared by Dr. J. c. Aver & Co.,, Lowell Mass. Sold by all Druggists. Price sli six bottles, s5,
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-09
Four School Girls Suffocated.

OTTAWA, Ont, Feb. 3, 1SS7.-Word has just
 reached here from St. Monique, Province of Quebec, of the burning of a schoolhouse on
 perished in the flames. The details ol the sad d occurrence are meagre but from what has been learned it appears that three sisters, aged IS, 15, and 12 respectively, daughters of MT. Ambrose Gravel, of St. Monique, and another young girl banned Forget, daughter of MT. Joseph Forget, slept in the place during the night. The schoolmistress, it appears, was absent, and during the night the place took fire and was burned to the ground. It was only in the morning that the occurrence was discovered. The origin of the fire is shrouded in mystery. The charred remains of the four
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-09
NINE WEEKS A CRIPPLE

With Rheumatism, and 1aoenty Years Suferer soith Neuralgia, Cured by
 Dr. Pardees Remedy.
 ROCHESTER, N. Y., May 25, 1886. GENTS: I would like to open my heart to show you my feelings of gratitude which am unable to express in words aa 1 desire, for the great benefit I have re- celved from your remedy. have for twenty years been Q constant sufferer with neuralgia, and in March had very severe attack of rheumatism in my side and limbs. Twas so badly off that feared should lose the use of my limbs, but thanks to ''Dr. Pardee's Remedy" am now entirely cured of both rheumatism and neuralgia and am better in every respect than have been for years. recommend your medi- cine to every one.
 am most respectfully yours,
 Mrs. J. c. SWEENY
 104Savannah Street.
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-09
LOST AT SEA.
Three Hundred English Emigrants Reported to Have Been Drowned.

LONDON, Feb. 1, 1SS7.-The British ship Ka- punda, which left London on December il for Fremantle, Western Australia, with emigrants, came into collision near the coast of Brazil with the British bark Ada Melmore and was sunk. The Ada Melmore also went to the bot tom. Three hundred of those on board were drowned. The remainder were saved and have arrived at Bahia. The Kapunda was an iron ship of 1,084 tons. She was commanded by Captain Mason
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-09
NO ASSESSMENTS.

Anyone insuring therefore for the current Hear will only be required to pay . cash pre- mium, which will cover all liability In case of loss it is provided in the charter khat if it cannot be amicably adjusted, it shall Do referred to two disinterested persons, one to be chosen by each party, and if they cannot agree, they shall choose third, and the de, cision thus rendered shall be final.
 Information and circulars may be obtained by addressing
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-09
Fashion Notes.

Fashion Notes.
 White jackets are in plain cloths made in style of covert coat.
 Pockets or outlines of the same appear upon many dressY costumes.
 The demi train set on to the skirt, is again seen on some evening toilets.
 The pretty Normandy bonnet is con- ing into favor again for little children. Ribbon put on in bayadere stripes is the popular trimming for wool cos tune.
 Loops of ribbon with few leaves or a flower are worn in the hair by Parisian ladies.
 Folds or plaitings of Brussels net, with tiny dots or points of gilt, are used in the neck and sleeves of dark dresses.
 Velvet of finest quality is not considered too good for street wraps, trimmed rich ly fur and passementerie embroidery. Beaded purses are as durable as they are attractive, and are more the fashion for carrying small change than any other sort. Ruby bead embroidery is both effective and rich when worn on plush or velvet wrap of th1s pretty shade of fashionable l red.
 | Black beaded net of rich quality is as usual much worn with open neck and fancy sleeves of black silk costumes foi evening wear.
 A Russian wrap of dark red cloth i' trimmedIwith military braid in gift, ano the lining of gold colored satin makes { most tasteful and elegant garment.
 Lengths of wide ribbon, finished witl i bow, tied around the arm, are some times worn as a finish with the long gloves so popular for evening wear.
 The tournure, which it was hoped would grow smaller, has instead in creased in size until it is now what Ill be truly called "hump" of very uu- graceful kind.
 There seems to be no set rule for hair dressing at the present time. Ever lady may consult her own individuo taste in this matter, and the more origi nal tho better. x.
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-09

Everybody is enquiring for Hoods Calendar for 1887, because it is one of the most attrac- tive bits of coloring which lithographic art has ever produced It is beautiful thing, the child's head being pleasing study, which ex- made at the druggists for them. They can be obtained by sending ten cents in stamps to C. I. Hood & Co.,. Lowell, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-09

Being en rely vegetable, no particular care is rec u rcd while using Dr. erce's "Pleasa It Purgatve Pellets" They operae without d sturbance t, the constitution, diet or occu- tion. For sick headache, cons tipation. i'm ure blood, dlzz ness sour eructat ons r. otn the stomach bad taste mouth, bilious at lacks, pain in region of kidneys. internal fever. bloat, d fee ing about sto ach, rusn of b ood to headi take Dr. Pierces Pellet'." By druogists.
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-09

DR. J. STRAHAN utters caution against long-continued dosing with mixtures of iron, maintaining that there is danger of intestinal concretions be- inn formed
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-09

Passenger-Whats the matter? We're run ming little too fast, ain't we? Conductor Yes, sir the fireman's run ahead to chase a COW off the track, and the engineer crowded on little more steam to keep up with him.
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-09

IA man in Laketield was struck by loco motive, knocked over the smoke-stack, and in stantly killed. Whiskey was the cause" This is shameful. All locomotives ''choo," but this is the first time one has been accused of in dulging in whiskey and knocking man over ts smoke stack
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-09
GA Perfect Flood of Suushiuc'

she W ill only persist in the use of Br. Pierce's ''Favorte Prescription" It will euro the most excruciating per odical pains, and re- action. It will positiveIy care internal in tiammation and alteration, displacement and all kindred disorders. Price reduced to one dollar. By druggists.
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-09

Ex-Mayor Latrobe, Baltimore, Md, says the best cough medicine is Red Star Cough Cure Dr. Samuel K. Cox, D. D., of Washington, D. O., after 8 careful ana. ysis, pronounced il purely vegetable, and most excellent fo' throat troubles. Price, twenty-five cents g hottie.
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-09


 There is great danger of war with Mexico in the near future, but at present we can pursu c the arts of happiness, prosperity and wealth. Wherever you live, you should write to Hal lett S, Co.,, Portland, Maine; and receive free, full Information ao, ut work that you can do and live at home, earning thereby from $5 to $25 and upwards daily. Some have earned over $50 in day. Capital not required; you are started free All is new. Both sexes. Al ages. Pay, as above guaranteed, from first
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-09
COusvtnpIlOn.

Notwithstanding the great number who yearly succumb to this terrible and fatal dis ease, which is daily. winding its fatal coils deadly presence, Dr. Pierces "Go den Medical Discovery will cleanse and purify the blood ot scrofulous impurities, and cure tubertular consumption (which is only scrofulous disease of the 1unss). Send 10 cents in stamps and get Dr. Pierce's complete treatise on consump- tion and kindred affections, with numert us testimonials of cures. Address Worlds Dis pensary Medical Association. Buffalo, N Y.
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-09

Young ladies who feel anxious to preserve the most symmetrical anatomical proportions should never be in hurry. They should re- member that "haste" smakes waist"
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-09

One Hop Plaster will do the work of dozen bottles of dirty liniment or salve. Kills pain.
 o! what sharp pain Apply Hop Porous Plaster and experience relief and cure. 25 cts.
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-09
Rheumatic Gout Cured.

BUFFALO, May 2s, 1896. : GENrs:-Since 1872 Ihavo been troubled with rheumatic goutin my feet and limbs. part of the time so badly that was unable to walk. Each year found me little worse than the preceding, although l doc tored continually, but until used '.Dr: Pardee's Remedy" found no relief. T have taken this for several months and it has cured mo. l am not only free from pain and soreness, but in better health than have been for years. I consider your rheumatic remedy invaluable ! am, yours truly, H. H. WALKEK,
 893 Fourteenth Street. James Carey, of 1S8 Pinnacle avenue, Rochester, had infammatory rheumatism and for fivo weeks was unable to walk or niove without assistance. He used "Dr. Pardee's Rheumatic Remedy" and is now as we'll as ever. He says he has had his feet wet and been exposed to all kinds Of weather, but feels no symptoms or rheu- matism.
 Ask your druggist for Dr. Pardee,s Remedy, and take no other. Price, VI per bottle; six bottles, $5. .
 Pardeo Medicine Co.,, Rochester, N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-09

Kissing telephones are the latest It is the old man who cries fHello!"
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-09

''What do you get your pinsion for, Dinnis?" seWell, now, not to deceive you, me old frind I've forgotten, but think it was for shun- shtroke."
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-09

If you have Q Cold, Cough, {dry-hacking) Group. Cankered- throat, Catarrh Dropping fCons,tfnp ptiom OiD will relieve instantly-heals and cures Price 25c, 50c. and S1.
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-09

''I've been on this road ten years," said the conductor of a Southern railroad to 8 passen-
 ger who complained of the slow time, San l
 know what I am talking about" ''Ten years,
 eh" said tho passenger. 'What station did you get on at?"
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-09

AS the greatest pa1n-clre, St. Jacobs CI Is recommended by public men of America and other countries. Hon. Billa Flint, Life Sena- tor Of the Dominion Parliament, Canada, found 1t to act like Q charm.
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-09
War Ahead.

Minister--Do you bet on horse races, deacon? parson; 1 bet on horses.
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-09

An early settler-one who pays for his lodg ing before retiring.
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-09

The Company was chartered by the legisla- ture of Connecticut, in 1880, and has been do- ang business for six years.
 It has fully met the object of it's organiza- Sion, and has in each year, although the losses have been many and great, paid them all in full, and has . small surplus on hand. The plan of insuring with . cash premium alone was adopted in 1884 (no note being re- auired), and it has proved satisfactory and successful to au,-there can be
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-09

The shoemaker who advertises "boots that will never wear out," must believe in the i'm mortality of the sole.
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-09

"RoYAL GLUE" mends anything! Broken China, Glass, Wood. Free Vials at Drugs & Gro.
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-09

prao.a RRSIpY for CAiArrn N asreeaDle to .uSo, It n ppt liquid cr an1n. to0
Connecticut western news., 1887-02-09

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Connecticut western news., 1887-02-09

If afflicted with sore eyes use Dr. Isaac Thomp sons Eye water Druggists sell at 25c. per bottle
Morning journal and courier., 1887-09-12
YELLOW.

| Stranger Gin New York)-"Four pounds of l chrome yellow, please" Dealer-''Yes, sir
 and how is the bakery business in Philadel- | phia?'-Judge
 Andy Faulkner remarked that women and l poker players raise the blind for the same l purpose, viz, to find out what the neighbors l have got.-Texas Siftings. l "What wonderful patience those fishermen 1 havel" exclaimed an idler to passing friend l "Here have been watching that fellow fol three whole hours. and he hasn't yet had g 1 bite. e."-French Fun. ''Is there any absolute rest or idleness in | this world?" asks a magazine writer. Has our inquiring friend ever happened to have any experience in an office where they en- ploy three office boys'-Somerville Journal 1 Young physician (to patient)-s'Your dys pepsia comes, think, sir, frem too high liv I ing. You are very high liver, are you notP ! Patient-"Yes, sir; live on the top floor of New York at"-Life. "Did you get lickin'?'' inquired one of his matter-of-fact companions the next day. "Well, yes, did," admitted the young phil- osopher; but should have got off all right l if there had been anything for suppsr father
 liked. ."-Rehoboth Sunday Herald.
 "Mamma," whispered little Mamie, who had just been punished, tI wish I was growed up."
 "Why, Mamie Y 'So's I could have a hustle. .''-Washington Critic.
 American guest-My Godl what's that un- der the sofa? See. there it goes under the piano.
 German host-Ach, mein Gottl dot vas the cheese I bought to-day. He's leetle playful Town Topics. "What an awful smell of cabbage" said a fastidio1s tenant to the janitor. 'I thought you assured me there were no Irish families in the house."
 ''Neither there are, ma'am," was the reply.
 ''That's only the landlord smoking 8 five cent cigar. Judge. Master Tom (sged twelve, visiting for his vacation)-"Have cig, grandpa?" Grandpa -"Hey? what, sir?" Master Tom-"A cig-cigarette, you know" Grandpa-'Cer- tainly not, sir, never smoked in my life." Master Tom-'fAhl then I would advise you
 to begin. Flown Topics. A citizen stepped into an uptown drug store and called for couple of pills, which "Fifty cents, sir." "Fifty cents why, the druggist block below never charged me more than i've" s'Then I'll make lem four. I'll drive that man out of the business if I have to sell goods at cost. st."-Philadelphia News.
 An Austin family has a colored servant who, while very attentive to her duties, has never been known to give anybody a civil
 answer. Purely as an experiment, the lady
 of the house bought her new calico dress
 and gave it to her, saying: II ana glad to
 this dress" ''You mout hab had dat pleas
 ure long ago of yer had any regard fo' my
 feelings" was the gracious reply.-Harper's
 Magazine
Morning journal and courier., 1887-09-12

posits. The twenty nine private banks have $3, 900 capital and $6, 119, ,OO0 deposits. Two thirds of the resources are in the San Francisco banks.
 MT. Fortune, the,editor of the New York Freeman, presents plan for the organization of an "Afro- American" league, and he sug gssts that national meeting be held at Rich mond, (Va.) December 6. The article in the proposed constitution of principal interest is this: The objects of this league are to pro- test against taxation without representations to secure more equitable distribution of school funds; to insist upon fair and inn partial trial by judge and jury of peers in all causes of law wherein we may be party; to resist by all legal and reasonable means mob and lynch law whereof we are made the vic- tims, and to insist upon the arrest and pun ishment of all such offenders against our legal rights; to resist the tyrannical usage of railroad and steamboat and other corpora tions, and the violent and insulting conduct of their employees in all instances where we are concerned by prosecution of all such cor- porations and their employees in State and federal courts, to labor for the reformation of all penal institutions where barbarous, cruel and unchristian treatment of conyicts is practiced; and to assist healthy immigra- tion from terror ridden sections to other and more law, abiding sections of our country.